Aviation Week & Space Technology

Investigators cite inconsistent reporting, questionable guidance as contributors to turbulence-related injuries.

Epic Flight Academy talks about its unique experience launching an aircraft mechanic training program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aviation Week Network editors discuss what could be one of the most significant developments in long-haul commercial air travel as New York’s JetBlue starts daily service to London.

Raw data from space assets is valuable now, but may become commoditized as constellations grow.

Joint Staff industry day; Hypersonic test center; Avalon Airshow nixed; U.S. picks launch companies; Smallsats ready for servicing role.

Computational modeling has transformed aircraft design, but conventional modeling approaches will not be enough for future challenges.

Efforts by NASA to develop a next-generation spacesuit face significant cost and schedule challenges that will push back its availability to April 2025 at the earliest, according to audit by the agency’s inspector general.

Eurofighter nations green-light incremental upgrade package; LTE midlife update plans still await agreement.

The future of Asian LCC narrowbody orders is a key question for airlines, lessors and manufacturers.

The existence of the new production facility also points to a likely return by the Skunk Works to a series manufacturing role after spending most of the last four decades focused on being a rapid prototyping arm and future concepts developer.

Reusable hypersonics; HAPS for 6G; funding for Elroy; Kitplane eVTOL; Air Methods medical drones; and hydrogen conversions.

As network carriers report improvements in booking trends in recent weeks, hopes grow for a full reopening of transatlantic travel.

German startup and Brazilian airline plan to establish a regional high-speed network starting in Sao Paulo.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Readers write about GE Aviation Catalyst engine, renaming James Webb Space Telescope and FAA Organization Designation Authorization.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

Tests verify eVTOL’s low noise and long range on batteries—two fundamental goals for Joby’s concept.

Germany’s APC and wet-lease carrier Hi Fly work to improve the fuel efficiency of in-service A330s.

Collins Aerospace has begun integration testing of a next-gen vehicle management computer using multicore processors.

The U.S. is not the only country seeking to protect security-relevant businesses.

The Galileo Project was established to scout unidentified aerial phenomena following Pentagon report.

Parker’s $9.9 billion deal to buy Meggitt doubles the size of its aerospace unit and continues consolidation of midtier A&D suppliers.

July 29 was a pivotal day for the UK’s space ambitions for both the commercial and defense space sectors.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss why Boeing’s next clean sheet airplane may be a long way off and why Airbus’ CEO is mad at a key supplier.